How do I identify my Ford 351 head?

Identifying Ford 351 Cylinder Heads
To identify the cylinder heads on a Ford 351 engine, there are a few methods you can use:
1. Valve Cover Method:
– The quickest way to identify a Ford 351 Windsor engine is to count the number of bolts on the valve covers. The valve covers are located on the top of the engine, one on either side of the air cleaner, and each will have six bolts. If the valve cover is removed, you will see “351” stamped on the cylinder head in the valve valley.
2. Casting Numbers:
– Look for the casting number on the head gasket side near one of the central intake ports. The casting numbers are on the bottom side of the head in between the pushrod holes. You may need to remove the intake manifold and use a mirror to see them. Once you have the casting number, you can look up the specifications online .
3. Cylinder Head Code Stamp:
– The Ford cylinder head code number can be located in three different places: on top of the head under the valve cover, on the bottom of the head (which requires the head to be removed), and on the side of the head just under the valve cover lip. If the valve cover is off, look for any code number at either end of the head.
It’s important to note that the casting numbers and other identifying marks can vary based on the year and model of the engine, so it’s recommended to use a combination of different identification methods to positively identify the cylinder heads.
If you have the casting number, you can look up the specifications online to determine the specific type of cylinder head you have.

How can you tell a 351W from a 351C?

A quick way to tell the two apart is that the 351C has the water pump housing cast into the block, while the 351W block is flat at the front. The biggest changes were in the heads, which, save for the water jacket openings, were verbatim pickups of the Boss 302 heads introduced in 1969.

How do I decode my Ford serial number?

How to Read a VIN

1. Position. VIN Position Description.
2. Position 1-3. World Manufacturer Identifier.
3. Position 4. Restraint System Type (Passenger Cars) or Brake Type and GVWR Class (Trucks and Vans)
4. Position 5-7. Line and Series Body Type.
5. Position 8. Engine Type.
6. Position 9. Check Digit.
7. Position 10. Model Year.
8. Position 11.

What are the different models of the Ford 351?

Ford 351

• Ford 351 Windsor (351W), an engine part of the Ford 90 degree V family.
• Ford 351 Cleveland (351C), an engine part of the Ford 335 family.
• Ford 351 M (351M), an engine part of the Ford 335 family.

Where is the serial number on a cylinder head?

The serial numbers are located on the side of the intake ports. That is 90 degrees from the intake port face where the pipes bolt to the cylinder heads. You may only be able to see one in the front and one in the back of the engine.

Where are the casting numbers on a 351 Windsor?

It is on the passenger side rear of the block above the starter motor. Notice how there is a freeze plug to the left side of it.

Will 302 heads fit on a 351 Windsor?

For the most part 302 heads and 351W heads are the same. Different years can have different combustion chamber sizes but ffor the most part there will be no performance increases by going with 302 heads. Plus you will need to drill all the head bolt holes out as the 351W uses larger head bolts.

How do I identify a Ford cylinder head?

The cylinder head casting numbers are located on the outside of the head, along the valve cover mounting rail and between the 3rd and 4th exhaust ports. The are visible simply by raising the hood and looking at the engine. You should be able to find a cast-in alphanumeric number, possibly one of the following: C8VE-E.

Where is the casting number on a Ford head?

The casting number is located where the starter bolts up to the bell housing. Numbers can be horizontal or vertical. In some cases, they are not there at all! Head casting number is under the cylinder head.

How do I know if my 351 is 2v or 4v?

Here see the size of those ports. Now let’s go look at a 4v. Head come over here. Here’s a 4v. Head look at the size of these ports.

How do I know which 351 I have?

Hands. So here’s a real quick way to tell the difference between a 289 302. And a 351 Windsor. If you look at the top of the intake manifold you can see that the 289. And 302s.